Bangkok has a population of 10.5 Million. Thailand has a population of 67.2 million. Since 2000, the Bangkok region has experienced annual population growth 2.5 times the rate of growth from 1980 to 2000. As a result of a population increasing Bangkok become a Mega City.
Bangkok Push and Pull factors
Research has shown a high percentage of migrants are young people - aged from 17 - 25 years old. Migrants are attracted to the city for many reasons including:
Pull Factors Job opportunities: In rural areas of Thailand job opportunities aren't as common as in the city therefore people a pulled to Bangkok to seek a better career. With a rapidly growing city there is a high demand for workers, Better facilities and resources: Bangkok has better facilities and resources compared to rural areas Overseas migrants seeking job and lifestyle opportunities: Bangkok has a appealing lifestyle that overseas people are drawn to. Push Factors - People are pushed away from rural areas and their home towns for for the following reasons: Lack of resources: In rural areas there is often a shortage of water, food and living essentials. In the city resources are more available. Education: People are pushed away from there home town as there are not suitable schools or courses. In Bangkok there is a variety of courses that attract many young people. Lack of Jobs: With agriculture coming less common it is harder to find a job in the country towns. The Mega city of Bangkok offers many sustainable jobs. Due to thousands of people migrating each year it has caused Bangkok to have lots of troubles. For more information see page on this topic see ‘Urban problems, solution, and innovations’. The link is below |
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Language's spoken in Bangkok
Thai is the main language spoken in Bangkok with over 20 million people in Thailand speaking it. With so many overseas migrants and tourists from western countries the people of Bangkok have to learn how to speak parts of other languages to communicate These languages include English and various European languages. There are many school in Bangkok to learn new languages.
Religion
Religion is a major part of the Thai culture. Buddhism has been practiced since the establishment of the land especially in Bangkok. There are symbols of the Buddhism everywhere in Bangkok. These religious symbols include temples, monks, spirit houses and much more. These are visited daily by Buddhism followers. They are often a tourist attraction. Temples in particular are a form of art and people enjoy going to look at them. There are also offerings in the Thai’s home that are used daily. These include the lotus leave and a statue of Lord Buddha.
Although Buddhism is the most practiced religion by most people, other religions are also practiced including Taoism and Christianity.
Although Buddhism is the most practiced religion by most people, other religions are also practiced including Taoism and Christianity.
Culture
The Bangkok culture is influenced by the modern day world but still links back to traditional Thailand. The people of Bangkok are warm and friendly. They are generous to tourists and put a lot of faith and trust in each other. The locals always have a smile and inviting to new people. Everywhere you look there are symbols of the Buddhism Religion. Temples, monks and spirit houses are among the most common religious symbols. In Bangkok the most common transport is 'tuk tuks' for tourists and motor bikes and cars for locals. Bangkok had lots of 'hustle and bustle' as lots of people are around. There are lots of food markets and street markets which are very popular.